Jesse Staigar
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Proficient Supervisor of Dining Services with expertise in budgeting, hiring and financial administration. Successful history of leading streamlined and efficient operation within guidelines. Performance-minded and team-oriented with hands-on approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Supervisor of Dining Services
Skidmore College
04.2018 - Current
- Hired, trained and directed 30+-person team of dining services professionals.
- Monitored food production and corrected issues in preparation, portioning or other areas.
- Kept inventory levels in line with expected demands.
- Maintained exceptional standards of safety and sanitation in all areas.
- Strengthened controls to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Short Order Cook
Skidmore College
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Interacted with customers to address kitchen-related complaints and praise.
- Prepared meals with special accommodations for those with allergies.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Sanitation and Safety Steward
Skidmore College
11.2009 - 09.2015
- Mopped, swept, and cleaned to reduce dirt, clean and sanitize dining area surfaces.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Followed company safety and security policies and procedures when reporting maintenance needs and unsafe work conditions.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management And Business
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY05.2023
Skills
- Training Oversight
- Managing Dining Facilities
- Reading Comprehension
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Production Preparation
- Member Services
- Department Management
- Service Quality Standards
- Schedule Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Disciplinary Action
- Effective Customer Service
Volunteer work
Volunteer at the Franklin Community Center Food Pantry from February 2023-Present
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor of Dining Services
Skidmore College
04.2018 - Current
Short Order Cook
Skidmore College
09.2015 - 04.2018
Sanitation and Safety Steward
Skidmore College
11.2009 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management And Business
Skidmore College
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